Pillar and Vine Inc DBA Pillar and Vine

“Jill rickerman damian lonnee director exec direc business relationship”

“The organization revised and reorganized its bylaws. Major changes include: article iii outlines the purpose of the agency as providing quality services to youth and families within the state of wisconsin. Article viii defines the area of activity for service of the agency as a 75 mile radius around the pillar & vine office. Article ix has been added regarding the board of directors to state the following: section 1, power and qualifications, the affairs of the agency shall be managed by the board of directors, who shall be elected at large. Section 2, number, the number of the directors shall be no more than 10 and no less than 5. Section 3, committee chairperson, allows committees' chairperson to have the right to attend and speak at board meetings, but not vote unless they are members of the board of directors. Section 4, attendance, board meetings are closed, however, supporters (defined in article vi as a person or organization that encourages the agency in its common goal) may address the board at scheduled meeting times. Section 5, frequency, provides that no less than six monthly board meetings may take place during the calendar year. Section 6, special meetings may be called by the president at any time with at least 24-hour notice. Section 7, quorum constitutes a majority of the voting members. Section 8, voting, each director may have one vote. In a tie, the president shall have an additional vote to be the tiebreaker. Section 9, resignation, any director may resign at any time by delivering a written resignation to the board. Acceptance by the board is not necessary in order for the resignation to be effective. Section 10, email, directors may transact business by email communication. Voting on a matter via electronic vote is acceptable with all members responding. Section 11, committees, committees may be designated by the board, each consisting of three or more directors. Committees shall have the authority of the board if so designated. Section 12, participation by telephone, board or committee members may participate in meetings by telephone or similar communications. Section 13, compensation, each board member receives a stipend of 25 per meeting. Payments will be june 30 and december 31. Article x, officers, was added to state the officers of the agency shall be president, secretary, and treasurer. Officers will be elected by the board of directors at the april board meeting each calendar year. Each officer shall hold office for a term of two years. Section 3 of article x outlines the duties of the president as the chief executive officer. Section 4 outlines the duties of the secretary as the recordkeeper of the agency. Section 5 outlines the duties of the treasurer as the custodian of all funds of the agency. Section 6 provides for delegation by officers of their duties outlined in the sections above to other officers or directors. Section 7 allows for removal of any officer by a majority vote of the directors. Article xii defines terms of office. Directors shall serve a two year term, and may serve no more than three consecutive terms without one year off, then allowed back to serve a two year term. Officers may not be elected to the same office for more than three consecutive terms unless no other suitable candidate is willing to serve. Officers or directors who have been absent from three consectuive board meetings may be contacted by the president about intent to remain on the board. Article xiii outlines the role of the executive director as the person responsible for carrying out the agency's policies, programs, and activies.”

“Upon completion of the form 990 by huberty & associates, a copy of the form is given to the board president for board review before filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy is monitored and enforced by the executive director. If an issue arises, the conflict is addressed on a case by case basis. If any potential conflict involves the executive director, the executive director recuses himself and the board handles all monitoring & enforcement of the conflict of interest policy.”

“The board compensation committee researches comparable compensation rates and recommends the executive director compensation package.”

“The board determines the compensation for the executive director and employees.”

“Documents are available upon request”

“Social skills groups were discontinued by the organization in 2019 due to spacing and staffing limitations. This activity was taken over by a for- profit entity, community works llc.”

“Estimated contract settlements 68,167”